SPCE 680 Final Exam Test Bank.Chapter 8
Who is most likely to be the first person to suspect an ASD?
Parent
Question 2
The most common previous diagnosis of men and women with Asperger syndrome is:
Schizophrenia in men and borderline personality disorder in women.
Question 3
Which factor most strongly influences cluster membership?
Intelligence
Question 4
What implication(s) does the term Òautism spectrum disorderÓ have?
a and c
Question 5
Ben went to playgroup, but did not interact with the other children, unless he saw a puzzle that he wanted, in which case he would go over and take it. This reflects which of the following features of early development that distinguish highly significantly between children with ASD and typically developing infants?
Did your baby seem interested in other babies his or her age?
Question 6
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It has been suggested that screening be used as a presumptive way to identify ASD in infants and toddlers. Which of the following is true regarding screening?
b and c
Question 7
Ben's parents had general concerns about his development, and they brought him to see their GP when he was still not speaking at age 3. The GP reassured them that Ben could catch up. During Ben's appointment with a speech and language therapist, Ben's words were garbled, and only his parents could understand him. The speech and language therapist reassured his parents that this would probably resolve spontaneously. Why might these healthcare professionals have been reluctant to ÒlabelÓ Ben?
His parents had difficulty specifying exactly what their concerns were
Question 8
Why is it important for a diagnosis to be valid?
All of the above
Question 9
In the case history of Ben at the beginning of chapter 8, Ben's parents raised concern many times that Ben might have a developmental problem and many red flags were present. What process should have Ben's doctors used to monitor him?
Surveillance
Question 10
Ben would tell fantastical stories (e.g. that he had fathered a baby), which he seemed to believe. His parents discovered these were stories other children used to tease Ben because he believed them, despite their fantastical qualities. What part of Wing and Gould's triad is Brad struggling with?
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Language and communication
Brian has an ASD, and he has a difficult time understanding other people's perspectives.What of the following might help him develop better theory of mind skills?
Use of empty talk and thought bubbles added to drawings of photographs of social interaction that Brian fills in with the help of a teacher or therapist
Question 2
The most widely accepted mean prevalence rate of ASD as determined by the well-
designed CDC study that examined eight-year-olds over 14 sites is:
- in 150
Question 3
The problem with estimating prevalence rates of Asperger syndrome is:
the lack of diagnostic consensus that makes it difficult to reliably assign a person to an AS subtype.
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a feature of ADHD inattentiveness at all ages?
An inability to wait one's turn and a penchant for blurting out the answers to questions before the question is finished
Question 5
Jack has trouble sitting still at school.He often fidgets and squirms when he must stay seated for longer periods of time. Jack has trouble waiting his turn to answer questions, often blurting out the answers before the teacher has even finished speaking. What is Jack likely struggling with?
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